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The unemployment rate in Fulton County increased during the month of July, that’s according to data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The rate for July was 4.4 percent…an increase from 3.8% in June. In July of 2021, the unemployment rate was 4.8% in Fulton County. …

The Correction Center of Northwest Ohio Board agrees to a package of incentives that includes raises, bonuses and a new secure control room as part of ongoing efforts to hire and retain security staff at the regional jail outside Stryker. After a closed executive session, the board agreed to raise …

Montpelier has hired a firm to study the rehabilitation of the village pool. The village council voted to enter into an agreement with Peterman Associates in Findlay. The pact will allow Peterman to perform a pool study for no more than $25,000. During an update from Parks and Recreation Director …

County commissioners sign off on a funding package to bring a new meat market to S. State St. in Pioneer. Hometown Meat Market, LLC, plans to spend at least $284,550 to buy and renovate the building and purchase machinery and equipment to start operations as a fresh meats and deli …

Local issues and questions for the November General Election were certified in an emergency meeting of the Williams County Elections Board…but people won’t get the opportunity to vote on Sunday alcohol sales for the Third Rail Saloon. The saloon submitted signatures, but too many were inadmissible for the issue to …

Officials in DeKalb County are still investigating a crash that claimed the life of an Ashley man. Officials tell reporters…60-year-old Michael Lesher was pronounced dead at the scene following the accident on County Road 48. Upon arrival, first units on the scene determined that Lesher was traveling west bound and …

The public comment portion for AquaBounty’s east well field started last week and will continue until Sept. 16. The field will allow AquaBounty to draw a maximum of 5.25 million gallons a day of water from the local, underground aquifer, which the company needs to raise a planned 10,000 metric …

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced that Dr. Todd Hernandez, president at Northwest State Community College, is one of 26 leaders selected for the 2023 class of the Aspen New President’s Fellowship. The program, made possible with support from JPMorgan Chase, supports community college presidents in the early years …

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a motorcycle accident west of Fremont…along State 120 near the I-69 overpass in Steuben County. The first units on the scene found a single motorcycle was located along with two occupants. They say…45 year old Benner Merrick of rural Fremont was eastbound …

One person had to get cut out of the wreckage by emergency crews after a crash on the Indiana Toll Road, early Friday. Upon arrival, first units on the scene found one accident victim out of the vehicle walking around, and another victim stuck inside. The individuals were taken to …